Charlotte’s povHe didn’t wait for me to recover from the shock of his words before he turned and walked away, leaving me alone in the empty room.I didn’t know what to expect. Hell, I didn’t expect to bump into my one-night stand, but at the same time, I didn’t expect this coldness from him.After class, I walked back to my apartment in a daze, with my knees still shaking from the double dose of humiliation. First Lucas, then Zade. It felt as if the entire universe had conspired to strip away my worth in a single weekend.I unlocked my apartment door, looking forward to decaying in my bed all night, but instead, the heavy scent of cheap gin and cigarettes hit me the moment I stepped inside.My breath caught as I slowly pushed the door open wide, with my gaze landing on the living room sofa.Oh no."Well, look who finally decided to show up," a voice slurred.My mother, Leora Willy, sat on my couch like she owned the place. Her bleached-blonde hair was tangled, her clothes were wrinkl
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